ELECTION OF MEMBERS. 
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In Manitoba and Quebec the nomination paper must be Special 
accompanied by the written consent of the person nomi- il 
nated unless at the time he is absent from the province. In 
Manitoba an affidavit also is required to the effect that the 
12 nominators are electors, and that the candidate signed 
his written consent and the nominators signed the nomination 
paper, in the presence of the person swearing the affidavit. 
In Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and How 
British Columbia, the vote is taken by ballot, goven 
In Manitoba and Prince Edwards Island votes are re- 
corded by a poll clerk in a poll book. 
In Ontario and Quebec the poll remains open from 9 a.m. Hours of 
to 5 pm.: in Nova Scotia from § am. to 5 pam.: in New Pong 
Brunswick and British Columbia from 8 am. to 4 pm.: 
in Manitoba it is to open between 8 and 9 am. and in 
Prince Edward's Island between 9 and 10 am., and in both 
these last-mentioned provinces closes at 7 p.m. between the 
lst April and 1st October, and at 5 pam. between the Ist 
October and 1st April. 
At the close of the poll the returning officer counts the Return. 
votes and makes a return to the writ. 
Corrupt practices, such as bribery, treating, or undue Corrupt 
influence on the part of a successful candidate or his agent, puaciices 
render an election void and entail certain disqualifications 
as regards sitting in the Legislature and voting at an election. 
As a rule the use of flags, badges, colours, or other party 
emblems on the day of election is forbidden. 
Election Petitions are as in England tried before one 
or two judges of the Superior Court of the province. The 
result is certified to the Speaker of the Assembly, and the 
Court is authorized to report on any matter arising during the 
frial which in the opinion of the Court ought to be reported 
bo the Assembly, 
Before taking his seat a member is required to take the 
oath of allegiance, and in some provinces, e.g. Ontario, he has 
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